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Posts containing epic
Circa Survive: Violent Waves
August 10, 2012 by Andrew Martin
With every other Circa Survive release, I waited anxiously, without fail, for a taste of the new music, my excitement growing exponentially until the album was finally playing in its entirety on my speakers. Irony struck with the sudden announcement, and also short wait I had with Violent Waves; the … read more.
Genre: epic, indie rock, post-hardcoreTagged: Anthony Green, classic, geoff rickley, throwback
The Panic Division: Eternalism
January 31, 2012 by Andrew Martin
To call me a fan of The Panic Division would be a massive understatement. Whether it’s their loop-driven, aggressive pop anthems on debut “Versus” or the 80′s-influenced “Songs from the Glasshouse,” The Panic Division have a sound that’s accessibly refreshing. Colton Holliday is the songwriter and mastermind behind the Panic … read more.
Similar artists: armor for sleep, the graduateGenre: dreamy, epic, rock
Sainthood Reps: Monoculture
July 14, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Any band featuring the cousin of Jesse Lacey from Brand New is going to draw some expected attention. The mysterious existence and sudden release of a initially weird single, the title track “Monoculture” is less than expected, however. Still, the hype built and, at last, Monoculture, the album, is here–and … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, crime in stereo, moving mountains, Thrice, thursdayGenre: epic, math-rock, post-hardcoreTagged: Brand New, crime in stereo, daisy, mewithoutyou
Moving Mountains: Waves
April 26, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Moving Mountains are a band would proudly stand next to and hold their own against the greats of the late 90s/early 2000s. Bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Appleseed Cast, Further Seems Forever, and Thursday come to mind. It was a better time for music. It was a refreshing, rejuvenating … read more.
Similar artists: further seems forever, the appleseed cast, the beautiful mistake, Thrice, thursdayGenre: emo, epic, orchestral, post-hardcoreTagged: beautiful, breathtaking, epicVinyl Is About To Get Hot
April 22, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Facing New York will release their sophomore album Get Hot on vinyl this summer. You can pre-order your copy here.
Genre: epic, experimental, rockTagged: Bay Area, CA, Facing New York, Rx BanditsKay Kay Announce Summer Tour
April 22, 2011 by Matt Zimmerman
Kay Kay And His Weathered Underground (members of Gatsbys American Dream, Wild Orchid Children) have announced via Facebook they will be doing a tour this summer. Hmm, didn’t another band just announce something about a summer tour… best check your prescription!
Genre: dreamy, epic, orchestral, popTagged: Bombs Over Bellevue, Gatsbys American Dream, gonzo soul music, Kay Kay, Seattle WA, Wild Orchid ChildrenThe Dear Hunter Pre-Order Available Now
April 11, 2011 by Dave Giumara
Pre-orders of the Limited Edition Vinyl Box Set of The Dear Hunter’s nine-EP collection, The Color Spectrum, are available now at here. The EP set is due out June 14 on Triple Crown Records.
Genre: emo, epic, experimentalTagged: vinyl
Moving Mountains – Tired Tiger
April 6, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Wow, this new Moving Mountains song is absolutely incredible. Listen to “Tired Tiger” here. I can’t wait for Waves, out May 10th on Triple Crown.
Genre: emo, epic, orchestral, post-hardcore
Jeniferever – Silesia
April 3, 2011 by Andrew Martin
Jeniferever is a band who play music I have self-coined as “sadpop.” Orchestral, beautiful swooning melodies and spacey, atmospheric guitar textures envelope singer Kristofer Jönson’s beautiful vocals. I’ve listened to “Spring Tides,” their last effort, constantly for the last few winter seasons; the album stands alone as one of the most … read more.
Similar artists: appleseed cast, mew, owen, sigur rosGenre: dreamy, epic, indie, orchestralTagged: melancholy, sadpop
Thursday: No Devolución
April 1, 2011 by Andrew Martin
When I think of Thursday, I always think of the days of Island Records, when Thrice and Thursday were simultaneously signed and released their “radio” records, eventually to leave the majors and go back to doing music that is and always will be their own. “Vheissu” and “A City By … read more.
Similar artists: Envy, Isis, ThriceGenre: epic, experimental, post-emo, post-rockTagged: chaotic, pinnacle release
The Republic Of Wolves: Varuna
November 17, 2010 by Andrew Martin
The Republic of Wolves are one of those bands that you’ll never forget. Their haunting music has enchanted me for some time now. Maybe it’s the fact that I have a certain affinity for music of a time passed; it’s most likely I have a soft spot for whispery, breathy … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, manchester orchestraGenre: epic, indie, orchestral, post-rockTagged: deja entendu, the devil and god are raging inside me
Ugly Colors: Perfect As We Are
April 21, 2010 by Andrew Martin
Portland, Oregon technical rock group Ugly Colors got their start some years ago under the moniker Eli Keller. Since then, the band has singlehandedly climbed the ladder to become one of my favorite (if not my favorite) bands. Technical, challenging, but accessible and catchy as hell, Ugly Colors are here … read more.
Similar artists: armor for sleep, circa survive, minus the bear, recoverGenre: emo, epic, math-rock, rockTagged: album of the year, anthemic, catchy, technical, upbeat
Crime In Stereo: I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone
February 1, 2010 by Andrew Martin
When “…Is Dead” was released, it became apparent that this group of underground heroes was on their way to create music that pushed the boundaries and limits of traditional Long Island post-hardcore. Still – they weren’t quite there yet, and the album lacked consistency; while about half of the album … read more.
Similar artists: brand new, set your goals, the movielifeGenre: emo, epic, post-hardcore, rockTagged: jesse lacey